NHTSA Recall 87V138000

NHTSA Campaign Id 87V138000; Date: Sep. 4, 1987

A broken torque rod would affect the handling and thestability of the vehicle.

Recalled Vehicles:

1985 Autocar Autocar;  1986 Autocar Autocar;  1987 White Truck White Truck

Component: Suspension:multiple Axle:torque Arm

Manufactured by: Volvo Gm Heavy Truck Corp

Affected Units:: 45

Recall Summary:

The tandem suspension curved torque rods may fail at a point where the two piece center tube is welded together.

How to Fix:

Inspect and make necessary repairs to preclude rod separation at the weld point.

Recall Notes:

System: suspensionvehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 11, 1987

Also see:

All recalls of Autocar vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.